Mar 21, 2007

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This in-flight film is not yet rated

by Lisa Napoli

Mar 21, 2007

Airlines face their own editing dilemma: For every passenger who complains about scenes being cut from in-flight movies, there's a parent who's outraged at content that's been left in. Enter a plea for federal standards.

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Global fixes for global warming

by Sam Eaton

Mar 21, 2007

The theory behind geo-engineering is that if technology is to blame for climate change, it might also be used to fix it. But the solutions are controversial and even proponents warn they should be viewed as an insurance policy of last resort.

Will Virgin's deal open skies?

by Stephen Beard

Mar 21, 2007

The transportation department's surprise move to let Virgin America operate in the U.S. could create even bigger waves in the travel industry if it sways E.U. opinion ahead of tomorrow's vote on the Open Skies Treaty.

New low-cost carrier en route

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 21, 2007

Virgin America may finally get its wings. The U.S. government has reversed its position that allowing popular overseas carrier Virgin Atlantic to operate here would violate foreign ownership rules.

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Minutemen keep watch over founder

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 21, 2007

Jim Gilchrist was ousted by his own company's board for allegedly using a large portion of the Minuteman's funds to promote his own book. Today a California judge will decide who gets to lead the organization.

Gore's blockbuster return to Washington

by Sarah Gardner

Mar 21, 2007

Staffers are preparing for crowds worthy of a Hollywood star as the former Vice President returns to Capitol Hill today to talk about global warming. But his heightened celebrity may not help the cause.

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Maybe home ownership's not for everyone

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 21, 2007

As the subprime housing sector continues to crumble, commentator David Frum says maybe our idea of the great American dream is a little off and some people just shouldn't be buying homes.

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Subprime lenders got some explaining to do

by John Dimsdale

Mar 21, 2007

Both lenders and regulators will be in the hot seat on Capitol Hill this week. With millions of American homeowners facing the threat of foreclosure and a growing number of lenders facing bankruptcy, Congress wants some answers.

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Google puts online ads to the test

by Janet Babin

Mar 21, 2007

Google has already charmed Madison Avenue with its advertising potential, but now the search company is testing a service that guarantees marketers their ads are working. If not, they don't have to pay for them.

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